Nollywood actor Odunlade Adekola has shared how he met his wife, Ruth Abosede Adekola, about 22 years ago, as he celebrated her birthday.
The actor recounted their first encounter in a birthday tribute posted alongside his wife’s photograph on Instagram on Monday.
According to him, he approached Ruth when he first saw her, introduced himself as her friend and asked if she would become his partner.
“I saw Madam Ruth Abosede Adekola about 22 years ago! I walked up to her and said, ‘My friend! I see what I want in you. Can you be mine?’ A lot of stories behind this. Olorun, very funny,” he wrote.
Adekola also recalled their engagement 20 years ago, describing Ruth as the mother of his children and his number one fan.
He reaffirmed his love for her, prayed for continued blessings upon their home and urged his followers to celebrate her.
“20 years ago, I got fully engaged to my baby, the MOTHER of our KINGS. DEACONESS RUTH ABOSEDE ADEKOLA.
“I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER. MY NUMBER ONE FAN. God will continue to bless your home. Wa je ounje omo ooooo, Amin. Happy birthday to you, my friend,” he added.
The actor further appealed to his followers to join him in celebrating his wife.
The couple have four children together and have largely kept their family life away from public attention.
Adekola is a popular Yoruba movie actor who has featured in several Nollywood productions, including King of Thieves, Jagun Jagun and Lakatabu.
Kehinde Ayanboade
Kehinde Ayanboade is the Managing Editor and Publisher of Naija Metro News, with over eight years of experience covering Nigerian politics, crime, legislative proceedings and metropolitan affairs.
